Tifft Nature Preserve

Buffalo, Erie County

Tifft Nature Preserve is an urban preserve dedicated to the protection of natural resources, scientific research, environmental education and public enjoyment. This former brownfield provides valuable wildlife habitat and needed green space within the city of Buffalo. Major habitats include a 75-acre cattail marsh-the largest in Erie County-woodlands, grasslands, three ponds and a small stream. Tifft Nature Preserve is an important stopover for migrating birds and a nesting habitat for rare marsh birds. The preserve is operated by the Buffalo Museum of Science.

Wildlife to Watch

• White-tailed deer
• Migrating songbirds
• Waterfowl and marsh birds
• Frogs, snakes and turtles
• Beaver
• Muskrat

Where to Watch

• Visitors Center
• Five miles of trails
• Three boardwalks with viewing blinds

Recreational Opportunities

• Hiking
• Fishing
• Picnicking
• Snowshoeing
• Cross-country skiing

Size

264 acres

Closest Town

South Buffalo

Directions

See Google Maps and enter your address for step by step directions to Tifft Nature Preserve (This link will open a page outside of the DEC website. Hold Shift down while clicking on the link to open it in a new window)

Contact Information

Telephone: 716-825-6397

Address: 1200 Fuhrmann Boulevard, Buffalo, New York 14203

Website: Tifft Nature Preserve (This link leaves the DEC website)

Photo credits: Tifft Nature Preserve